Jaina Temples at Korandapuri (V. G. Nair)

Summary

V. G. Nair documents temples at Korandapuri (Korta region), focusing on inscriptions, sculpture, and stylistic phases. The narrative centers on an episode involving Acharya Ratnaprabha Suri and the royal family: a prince’s death by cobra bite and reputed revival, followed by conversion of the court to Jainism. The article situates images and architectural elements within regional history, noting Kushana‑period affinities and later medieval overlays. A key contribution is transcription/translation of epigraphs (including an 11th‑century Devanagari inscription) that anchor dates and patronage. Photographic plates illustrate the Mahavira temple and toranas; formal analysis connects iconography to sectarian identity and local craft traditions. The piece exemplifies the journal’s integration of field archaeology, epigraphy, and social history to reconstruct the religious landscape of Rajasthan.